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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 2008
PreS-Gr 2 Molly's dad lives "a whole plane ride away." Lacking knowledge about his interests and livelihood, she invents grand tales when other fathers visit her school to share their talents. When her mother goes on a trip, he arrives to care for her. His boisterous personality, spicy cooking, and silly nicknames overwhelm her at first, and her anxiety about getting to school on time and in one piece (on his bicycle) is palpable. The tension is alleviated by the enthusiastic approval of her classmates as they res...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
Molly's dad lives "a whole plane ride away" and has been out of the picture for a long time. Father and daughter get...Log In or Sign Up to Read More